8
Big Health Benefits Of Apples
It's no
surprise that apples are good for you -- why else would they have earned that
"keep the doctor away" reputation? -- but there are a number of
lesser-known reasons to pick up a juicy one today.
Some of our favorite health benefits of apples are in the
slideshow below. Let us know what else you love
about apples in the comments!
1 Apples Lower Cholesterol
·
One medium-sized apple contains about four grams of fiber. Some
of that is in the form of pectin, a type of soluble fiber that has been linked
to lower levels of LDL or
"bad" cholesterol. That's because it blocks absorption of
cholesterol, according to WebMD, helping the body to use it rather
than store it.
2 Apples Keep You Full
Apple's wealth of fiber can also keep you
feeling full for longer without costing you a lot of calories -- there are
about 95 in a medium-sized piece of fruit. That's because it takes our bodies
longer to digest complex fiber than more simple materials like sugar or refined
grains. Anything with at least three grams of
fiber is a good sourceof the
nutrient; most people should aim to get about 25 to 40 grams a day.
3 Apples Keep
You Slim
One component of an apple's peel (which also
has most of the fiber) is something called ursolic acid, which was linked to a
lower risk of obesity in a recent study
in mice. That's because it boosts calorie
burn and increases muscle and brown fat, HuffPost UK reported.
4 Apples Prevent Breathing Problems
Five or more apples a week (less than an apple a day!) has been linked
with better lung
function, Health
magazine reported, most likely because of an antioxidant
called quercetin found in the skin of apples (as well as in
onions and tomatoes), the BBC reported.
And the breath benefits of apples extend even further: A 2007 study found that women who eat plenty of the fruit are less likely to have children with asthma.
And the breath benefits of apples extend even further: A 2007 study found that women who eat plenty of the fruit are less likely to have children with asthma.
5 Apples Fight Colds
While they don't quite rival oranges, apples are considered a good source of immune
system-boosting vitamin C, with over 8 milligrams
per medium-sized fruit, which amounts to roughly 14 percent of your daily
recommended intake.
6 Apples May Fight Cancer
In 2004, French research found
that a chemical in apples helped prevent
colon cancer, WebMD reported. And in 2007, a study from Cornell found
additional compounds, called triterpenoids, which seem to fight against
liver, colon and breast cancers.
7 Apples Decrease Diabetes Risk
A 2012 study published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found thatapples, as
well as pears and blueberries, were linked with a lower risk of
developing type 2 diabetes because of a class of antioxidants, anthocyanins, that are also
responsible for red, purple and blue colors in fruits and veggies.
8 Apples Boost
Brain Power
The fruit has been linked to
an uptick in acetylcholine production, Good Housekeeping reported, which
communicates between nerve cells, so apples may
help your memory and lower your chances of developing Alzheimer's.
Buy Lakme Absolute Skin Gloss Facial Foam- 130 ML from Snapdeal
No comments:
Post a Comment